Theft Investigation Report

Date of Investigation: October 15, 2024
Location: [Store/Location], [City, State]
Prepared by: [Your Name]
Position: Investigating Officer

A theft investigation was conducted on October 15, 2024, at [Store/Location] following a report of stolen merchandise. The purpose of the investigation was to gather evidence, identify the suspect, and assess the extent of the theft.

Incident Overview:
At 2:30 PM, the store manager, [Manager’s Name], reported the theft of multiple electronic items. The theft was discovered after reviewing inventory and security footage. The total estimated loss is approximately $5,000.

Investigation Details:

• Security Footage:
  Surveillance footage captured a suspect, described as a male, mid-30s, wearing a black jacket and baseball cap, removing items from the electronics section and placing them in a bag. The suspect exited the store without paying at 2:15 PM.
• Witness Statements:
  [Store Employee Name], a cashier, observed the suspect behaving suspiciously but did not witness the actual theft. Another customer, [Witness Name], reported seeing the suspect leave the store quickly but did not interact with him.
• Evidence Collected:
  Fingerprints were collected from the electronics display where items were stolen. The security footage clearly shows the suspect’s face, and the store provided copies to the police for identification.

Findings:
The suspect is a male, mid-30s, and was caught on camera stealing electronics from the store. The fingerprints and video evidence have been forwarded for further analysis. No prior record of theft by the suspect has been identified at this location, but similar incidents have been reported in nearby stores.

Conclusion:
The investigation confirmed that the theft was carried out by the individual caught on security footage. Officers are working to identify the suspect using the collected evidence. Further investigation is ongoing to recover the stolen items and apprehend the suspect.

Prepared by: [Your Name]
Position: Investigating Officer